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Virtual Weaving Workshops – Private & Small Group
Virtual via ZoomAlthough the pandemic kept the Fiber Garden from opening its home for workshops for a couple of years, virtual learning was the next best thing! And why stop after the threat of the pandemic subsides? In some ways, virtual learning can be better. Imagine your own private weaving coach! All workshops will be conducted via Zoom with the Fiber Garden’s masterful weaving instructor, Susan Frame. Susan has been teaching weaving at the Fiber Garden for more than 20 years and … Continue reading →
Beginning Spinning (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, JeffersonLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You'll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic skills to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. The all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided. Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. (Fee is $10 for those who bring their … Continue reading →
Sheep-to-Shawl Competition (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, JeffersonGather a team and join the fun! Teams of up to 8 members compete in the process of creating a shawl, from fleece to woven fabric, using traditional methods and equipment. This includes preparing the fleece, spinning the singles, plying the yarn, and weaving a shawl in a four-hour time limit! Complete details, competition rules, and a link to register can be found at the "event website" link below.